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How far is Ixtapa from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 43 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Ixtapa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Ixtapa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1237.182 miles
  • 1991.051 kilometers
  • 1075.081 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1239.617 miles
  • 1994.970 kilometers
  • 1077.198 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Jackson to Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Ixtapa?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Ixtapa.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Jackson to Ixtapa generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W
Destination Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W